Sustainability is the theme of the November 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International. For our cover story we spoke to Boeing, Airbus and some of the world’s biggest names in cabin sector to find out how to create a truly sustainable supply chain. Throughout the issue, from trim & finish, to lavatories and lighting, we found there are new sustainable options available
Browsing: Materials, Trim & Finish
Aviation leather supplier, Muirhead, has joined the Green Cabin Alliance (GCA). Muirhead operates a circular process for leather manufacturing, incorporating energy recovery, water recycling, renewable energy, and locally sourced traceable hides
F/List has developed Shapeshifter, a cabin technology concept that uses actuators, pneumatic elements and other mechanical systems to morph cabin items for optimised cabin space, multiple functions, and passenger interactions. The concept brings cabin components to life
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most prestigious accolades for innovation in aircraft cabins and passenger comfort. The submissions stage is now open for the 2023 Awards, with eight categories to cover any innovation, whether you are an aviation company, design studio, airline or student
Jamco America has developed a new decorative branding panel, designed as a cost-effective option for airlines looking to update or rebrand their aircraft’s forward- and mid-cabin areas
Take a tour of AW Hainsworth’s latest investment in textile innovation – a state-of-the-art laboratory. The UKAS-accredited space includes a range of testing instruments and advanced machinery that will enhance the company’s in-house testing capabilities
A new range of seats developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group has been revealed, including suites for first and business class, as part of a €2.5 billion investment plan. CEO Carsten Spohr says of the seats, launching in 2023: “The largest investment in premium products in our company’s history underpins our claim to continue to be the leading Western premium airline in the future”
J&C Aero has announced that it is investing up to €1.5 million in the acquisition and integration of high-tech equipment to automate and robotise its aircraft cabin interior production processes
The September 2022 issue of Aircraft Interiors International is a must-read, with insight into new systems that integrate IFE and connectivity on a single Digital Experience Platform, a look into the trend for simplified business-class seating, an interview with Air New Zealand’s Kerry Reeves, our annual seating review, and more
Aircraft interiors specialist, Flitetec, has acquired the assets and goodwill of SC Screenprint, a printing business in London, to complement its design, manufacturing, repair and distribution capabilities